Luminous: Conversations On Sacred Arts Susan Ashbrook Harvey: The Olfactory Imagination
Dec 3, 2021
Susan Ashbrook Harvey, a foremost scholar in Late Antiquity, discusses fragrance in ancient Christianity and the importance of women's voices in Syriac liturgical singing. The podcast explores the transformative power of art and music, fragrance as a spiritual experience, and the significance of women's choirs in the Syriac tradition.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Long-standing Acquaintanceship, Fragrance, and Recent Activities
02:07 • 4min
The Transformative Power of Art and Music
06:23 • 3min
Exploring Fragrance as a Spiritual Experience
09:00 • 27min
The Importance of Directing Our Senses Properly and Women's Singing in the Sariaq World
35:40 • 3min
The Presence of Women's Choirs in the Syriac Tradition
38:42 • 18min
The Significance of Women Singing in the Syriac Tradition
57:03 • 3min